Apartment

Semi ocean front. Unobstructed views of the ocean

Beachside apartment with hot tub

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81300 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer

Explore the area

Kitty Hawk, NC

Place, Paradise Fun Park
‪15 min walk‬
Place, Avalon Fishing Pier
‪3 min drive‬
Place, Wright Brothers National Memorial
‪7 min drive‬
Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Hall way Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master bed room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Semi ocean front. Unobstructed views of the ocean

Summary:
Salty Dog Beach Cottage
Semi-Oceanfront | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | Pet-Friendly

Fabulous ocean views, seconds to the beach, and pet-friendly! Salty Dog is a charming semi-oceanfront beach cottage perfect for your next getaway. With a prime location just 75 feet from the beach via a private sand path, this beautifully decorated home is perfect for families and up to two of your dogs!

Why You'll Love Salty Dog
Morning Bliss: Enjoy your coffee on the covered front deck while watching the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean.
Evening Relaxation: Soak in the hot tub on the back porch while watching the sunset.
Convenient Location: Steps from the beach and next door to the famous John's Drive-In (open May–October). Don’t miss the local favorite Dolphin Boat and their famous milkshakes!
Pet-Friendly: Bring up to two mature dogs. The home is equipped with dog crates, bowls, toys, and even a convenient platform for dog baths.

House Layout:

Ground Level:
Covered parking for 3 cars
Steps to the covered entry
Utility room with washer & dryer
Fish cleaning station
Enclosed outdoor shower (perfect for dog baths!)

Main Level:
Open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area with TV and DVD player
Bedroom 1: Master Suite with Queen Bed, TV, private bath (shower), and access to the sun deck
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed with TV
Bedroom 3: Two bunk beds with TV
Full Hall Bath with tub
Front covered deck with ocean views and furniture
Back covered deck with hot tub

Additional Amenities
Pet-Friendly: Up to two mature dogs permitted (pet fee required)
Includes 2 dog crates (1 large, 1 medium), bowls, and toys
Beach Ready: Boogie boards, sand toys, beach chairs, and a beach buggy included
Technology: Internet/WiFi, Cable or Satellite TV
Comfort: A/C & Heat, Washer/Dryer, Ice Maker
Fully Equipped Kitchen: Dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, blender, mixer, toaster, pots, pans, serving dishes, and utensils
Outdoor Fun: Charcoal grill and deck furniture
Non-Smoking Home

Policies
Age Restriction: Must be 25 years or older to rent.
Pet Policy: Up to two mature dogs allowed (pet fee required).
Check-In/Out:
Weekly rentals are Saturday to Saturday during peak season.
Early check-in (1:00 PM) is available for an additional $125.
Provided:
Bed linens and bath sets
Bedspreads and pillows
Note: Blankets may not be included, so bring your own.
Not Provided: Paper products, cleaning supplies, or other indispensable items for your stay.
Restrictions:
No smoking.
Do not rearrange furniture or take it to the beach.
Do not relocate or modify electronic equipment.

Come experience the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure at Salty Dog Beach Cottage!

***NOTE: THIS HOUSE IS NOT ADVERTISED ON CRAIG'S LIST. Please be wary of anyone asking you to wire money; OBX Life Rentals NEVER asks our guests to wire money. ***

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Charge may apply

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Kitty Hawk

Located in Kitty Hawk, this apartment is on the beach. Jennette's Pier and Children at Play Museum are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve and Nags Head Woods Preserve. Paradise Fun Park and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are also worth visiting.

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Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

Kitty Hawk Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Paradise Fun Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Avalon Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Sea Scape Golf Links - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
Wright Brothers National Memorial - 7 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill - ‬9 min walk
‪The Black Pelican - ‬9 min walk
‪Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - ‬8 min walk
‪Ashley’s Espresso Parlour - ‬19 min walk
‪Dunkin' - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Semi ocean front. Unobstructed views of the ocean pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Semi ocean front. Unobstructed views of the ocean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Semi ocean front. Unobstructed views of the ocean?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Semi ocean front. Unobstructed views of the ocean located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kitty Hawk apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Kitty Hawk Beach, Children at Play Museum and Paradise Fun Park. Avalon Fishing Pier and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

26 Sept, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House was perfect. Easy beach access, clean, comfortable and close to everything.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger L.

3 Sept, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely view and close to whatever you need.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John F.

19 Sept, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house. Nice spot.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Renee m.

24 Sept, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay! The beach is right across the road, the price was fair, and Mike was quick to answer any questions.Be sure to bring basics like trash bags, toilet paper, soap, and dishwasher soap. The house is pet-friendly, so there was a slight dog smell at first, but we adjusted quickly.A quick refresh of the throw rug and maybe replacing or removing the dark carpet in the master could help eliminate pet smells and make the space feel even fresher.We’d happily stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sara s.

26 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Vacation

We had our family of 5 there with our dog. It was an amazing location, perfect amount of room and very clean! The place was perfect. I wish there was more ‘grass’ in the large back yard to walk our dog, but we managed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

7 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

This was the perfect house for a small family. Great beach access, close to everything, clean, comfortable, kitchen stocked, and host was quick to respond to messages! We will definitely stay again

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

18 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun girls weekend

We spent a girls weekend here and loved everything! From check in to check out and the amazingly short walk to the beach the process was great. Would definitely return with our families

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

1 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage!

We enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Tiffany G.

4 Oct, 2023

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beach and hot tub

Enjoyed our stay

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kris K.

8 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice for the price

We liked the the view and the location, but wished for more comfortable furniture. The beds were too soft and we would have preferred a smaller sofa with a couple of upholstered chairs so we had options for sitting and watching TV. We also would have liked some directions for using the TV/Roku. We enjoyed the hot tub, the shower was good, the owner was quick to respond to our concerns. Overall, a good experience.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent B.

12 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

OB!

Nice hot stay over the 4th weekend. Beaches were great, house was just right. Nice location.

Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kezia W.

21 May, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway

Great place to stay. Comfortable, great porch and easy beach access.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

7 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach rental!

Great beach rental from the home to the amenities to the location.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya P.

25 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great short vacation spot.

Love the beach access directly in front of house. View was awesome.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey W.

29 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a great stay. Everything in the house worked great. Loved the hot tub and the location next to John’s Drive In and across the street from beach access.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rezarta X.

29 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

Great location. Property was clean. So close to the beach. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clair M.

7 Apr, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

The cottage was just what we needed. Fully stocked and good location. Nice hot hot tub

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Si Q.

25 Apr, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little family vacation

Close to beach, nice area, a lot of activities for kids. Good food.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

24 Apr, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great, Relaxing Stay

We had a wonderful stay at this property. The location is unbeatable. Directly across from the beach and within walking distance to restaurants. The property was clean and the beds were comfortable. We hope to make it back someday soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Dave P.

19 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small bungalow perfect for couple or small family

Enjoyed the stay on a quick trip down to OBX. House was as advertised and overall a good value. Owner/manager was very good communicator. A few things of note. Kitchen is very small, only one cook please! Below the house, there is very little privacy at all from the neighbors hot tub and the restaurant next door. If you like your privacy, taking a shower downstairs will have you watching the neighbors in their hot tub. This could be easily solved by adding another two feet to the shower walls and frankly some privacy screening on the outside of the driveways. I will say the only thing that was disappointing was finding broken glass in the back yard sand area. I let the owner know and they said they would address it. Be very careful if you don't wear shoes back there or if you have pets.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi Y.

23 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little house!

Having John's right next door was a concern before we got there but it was no problem at all. They have a good dolphin boat meal and the hushpuppies are really good! The house is a little small but was perfect for our family of 5 (would work for 10 people with double bunks in one room). It was very clean, and the bed linens provided were so cute and beachy themed! There are lots of beach toys, kites, corn hole, chairs and umbrellas, however, we opted to use our own umbrellas because we couldn't adjust the height of the two provided. There were 4-5 beach chairs that were useable but were starting to get a little rusty and missing the can holders. There's a new lounger and lawn chair available. The beach cart was difficult to get over the large dune, it kept wanting to tip because of the one small wheel on the front so I wouldn't count on that. This house is conveniently located close to The Wright Brothers Memorial, 3 of the 5 OBX lighthouses, and several great restaurants. We would highly recommend Tale of a Whale (early bird special 20% off is a great deal) and Miller's Waterfront restaurant if you are looking for a nice dinner. You can't go wrong with Duck Donuts and Surfin' Spoon either! OBX is definitely a beautiful vacation spot. We had a wonderful stay and would recommend this property to others!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

7 May, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

Perfect spot for two families of 4 with one dog. Easy access to beach, enough room for all , and the hot tub helped warm up on the cold afternoons. Already looking into booking next year. John’s next door was great spot for the kiddos.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William P.

4 May, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage

Cottage is in a great location and Mike was a great host. Highly recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

21 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great rental

Super clean house directly across from the beach. Ocean views & breeze. Beds are comfortable, quality linens, central A/C that kept the house comfortable during a heat wave. Fully stocked kitchen. Good supply of beach items for use including chairs, umbrella, beach cart, toys, spike ball and cornhole. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

15 Apr, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First stay in Outerbanks

We had a wonderful stay at the Salty Dog! The proximity to the beach was great! Being next to John's was a plus! The hot tub was great, we enjoyed it nightly. The neighborhood felt safe and welcoming. The location was central and easy to navigate to shops, restaurants and grocery stores. The host was prompt with responses. We enjoyed the deck, where you were able to hear and see the ocean. We had a great time and recommend staying at the Salty Dog!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mike Olson

I am Mike Olson Home Owner and Property Manager OBX Life Vacation Rentals. I have been providing vacation memories for our guest for over 12 years! It has always been a dream to own one house. Forward to a few years down the road we own and manage for other owners 7 houses! Our goal is to make sure you enjoy your much needed vacation. You deserve it and we will do what ever it takes to make it happen!

Check out all our properties:
OBX Life I
OBX Life II
OBX Life III
OBX Life IV
Barefoot Daze
Salty Dog
Blu Paradise

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